Spain's ZEM Wellness Clinic Altea combines AI-powered health monitoring and Mediterranean longevity principles to help clients live to 120 years old. Olivia Palamountain reports

ZEM Wellness Clinic Altea is looking to positioning itself as the international benchmark in health and wellness when it opens in early 2025.

With advancements in medical science, nutrition and holistic practices, there is a growing belief that humans can live healthily and vibrantly up to 120 years, says the clinic, which is dedicated to embracing these advancements, offering the latest in health and wellness to allow guests to significantly enhance their life expectancy and wellbeing.

The hi-tech facility, which combines cutting-edge medical science with Mediterranean longevity principles, will feature 32 different medical practices and 25 specialities, deploying innovative technologies alongside traditional therapies.   At the heart of ZEM's innovation is an integrated wellness tracking system that seamlessly connects medical, nutrition, and lifestyle data across all services. This technology enables real-time coordination between the clinic's multidisciplinary team of doctors, therapists, psychologists, and nutritionists, delivering unprecedented personalisation in preventative healthcare.

The facility's 95 luxury suites, equipped with smart technology and overlooking Altea Bay, complement six integrated health programmes focused on longevity and wellness.

Each programme incorporates AI-driven health assessments and targeted "Boost" treatments, supported by customised nutrition plans sourced from the clinic's sustainable on-site organic farm, Finca Althaya.These plans are based on the Mediterranean Diet principles and the benefits are recognised worldwide for preventing numerous illnesses and extending longevity.

The architecture emphasises biophilic design, with natural materials and Mediterranean light-optimising systems enhancing guest wellbeing. Smart environmental controls in the specially engineered gardens and pools work in harmony with lush planting to create optimal healing spaces.